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Dental Dimensions Summer Edition 2025

SFVDS Member Resource Booklet

3D Printing Hands-On Workshop & Practice Growth

Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioids

OSHA, Infection Control, Violence Prevention, and CDPA

Afternoon Tea Party

Holistic Orthodontics & Endodontics

Thank you to our sponsor Trovadent for supporting our 2025 Installation Dinner

Henry Schein Dental Practice Transitions

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Practice Management with Bridge

Thank you to our sponsor Provide for supporting our 2025 Installation Dinner

Thank you to our sponsor West Coast Precious Metals for supporting our 2025 Installation Dinner

Thank you to our sponsor Insperity for supporting our 2025 Installation Dinner

Thank you to our sponsor Garfield Refining for supporting our 2025 Installation Dinner

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Welcome to the San Fernando Valley Dental Society!

Welcome to the official site of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society!

We are excited to introduce our esteemed organization led by Dr. Alan Taylor, the President for the year 2025. As a significant part of the California Dental Association (CDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), our society comprises a membership of 1492 dedicated professionals.

One of the impactful initiatives of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society is the work of our foundation to deliver crucial oral health services to underserved and low income populations across our community. The SFVDS community encompasses a broad area from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Ventura County line, and from Eagle Rock to the Los Angeles River, including the entirety of the Antelope Valley.

Discover more about our committed member dentists and the wide array of general and specialty dental services they offer by exploring our website. Join us in our efforts to promote oral health and enhance community well-being.

SFVDS Membership Boundaries

 

Our society surpasses 26 out of the 50 state dental associations within the American Dental Association, ranked as the sixth largest component in the State of California.

Additionally, the San Fernando Valley Dental Society extends its support to both a charitable foundation and a political action committee. For further details on either constituent, please click the corresponding link below: 

 

Foundation
Political Action Committee

Please also take a moment to view our recently television commercial by clicking on this link:

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OSHA, Infection Control, Violence Prevention, and California Dental Practice Act

OSHA Infection Control 

Biography: 

Eiman Rahnama is CEO of Safety Compliance Experts, an AGD Pace Provider and Consultant since 2006, works with dental and medical practices, consulting and implementing OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. Safety Compliance Experts have worked with more than 2,000 offices and delivered more than 1,000 lectures to more than 10,000 dentists, medical professionals, and their staff. Their goal is to safeguard the thousands of dental and medical offices consulted, so as to assist all clients to be more efficient, business-savvy, customer-service oriented, and therefore, thriving in their business and careers. As CEO of Safety Compliance Experts, he and his staff assist practices in implementing OSHA and HIPAA. 


Summary/ Learning Objectives: 

OSHA, Infection Control and Violence Prevention Training

  •  The Basics of Bloodborne diseases
  •  PPE and safe work practices
  •  Standard Precautions
  •  Minimum Standards for Infection Control
  •  Exposure prevention
  •  Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (Cal-OSHA Mandate since 2016)
  • COVID Updates, Mandates and new regulations including the new COVID IIPP
  •  Update on new OSHA regulations for 2023
  • The most common errors and violations in a dental practice
  • Hazardous Communication Program and the new SDS labels
  • Definition of Workplace Violence
  • Reporting and Responding to Workplace Violence
  • Workplace Violence Hazard Assessments
  • Employee Training and Communication
  • Post-Incident Response and Investigation
  • Maintaining a Violent Incident Log

California Dental Practice Act

Biography: 

Lloyd Smith is a detail-oriented Associate Attorney at the Pacific Health Law Group, P.C., with admissions to practice in both California and New York. Specializing in the intricacies of healthcare law, Lloyd has established himself as an adept professional in facilitating vital transactions such as asset and stock sales. His comprehensive approach supports clients through the nuances of acquiring or divesting components of their businesses, ensuring legal precision and client satisfaction. At Pacific Health Law Group, P.C., Lloyd’s dedication to healthcare professionals and their enterprises enhances their operational and legal efficiencies. Beyond the office, he is committed to sharing his knowledge and experiences; he will be presenting the lecture on the Dental Practice Act. Lloyd holds a Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Kennesaw State University, underlining his blend of legal and financial expertise.

 

Learning Objectives: Understand the basics of the Dental Practice Act to avoid making costly mistakes.

The SFVDS now has a meeting space​ ​available to rent

Click here for details Rental Facilities

 

SFVDS Boardroom

SFVDS Meeting Facility

 


View our Foundation video showing the great community service work of our member doctors



Need a Mentor?  Want to be a Mentor?

Go to the 'Members Only' section, log in and click on the SFVDS Mentor Program for details.

 

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